Our People

Muhammad Danial Azli graduated from the Bar Training Course at BPP University and was called to the Bar of England and Wales on the 28th of November 2024 by the Honourable Society of the Lincoln’s Inn. He previously earned his LL. B (Hons) from Cardiff University in 2022 with a Second-Class Honours Division One.

He gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at Azmi & Associates, where he conducted extensive legal research and supported various civil and commercial law matters. In Intellectual Property Law area, he conducted trademark searches and analyse search results to identify potential conflicts with existing trademarks.

During his academic journey, Danial was an active and committed student, serving as a Student Representative for Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics and participating in sports prestigious events such as the British Universities & College Sports in Futsal where they became Runner-Up during that year. His extracurricular involvement also extended to organizing student activities, such as the BAC Games, and being a main cast member in the Festival of Diversity at Cardiff University.

His passion lies in Intellectual Property and Corporate. His master is our Partner, Miss Azarith Sofia Aziz.

Farah Yasmin graduated with an LL.B (Hons.) First Class from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where she was consistently recognised on the Dean’s List throughout her studies. She is grateful to have received the Biasiswa Majlis Raja-Raja Scholarship, which supported her academic journey. At the 40th IIUM Convocation 2024, she was honoured with the Best Student Award in Professional Practice and named to the Rector’s List.

Farah’s academic journey was complemented by her participation in moot court competitions, which helped her develop her advocacy and analytical skills. Notable achievements include securing second runner-up at the Jessup International Law Moot Competition 2023 and being recognized as a Top 5 Best Oralist in Taylor’s Intervarsity Mooting Competition in 2022. She also had the privilege of serving as team captain for IIUM Team 1 at the 17th LAWASIA International Moot Competition.

In addition to her academic and mooting accomplishments, Farah values leadership and service. She served as the Head of the Legal Aid Bureau in the IIUM Legal Aid Club and as the Director of Training and Development for the IIUM Moots & Client Consultation Club, roles that allowed her to support her peers in mooting and contribute to her community. In her final year, she gained valuable experience in drafting agreements as the Head of Agreement and Contractual Affairs for the IIUM Student Union.

Farah completed internships with Chooi & Company in October 2023 and Shearn Delamore & Co. in February 2024, gaining valuable exposure to the legal field. She also served as a legal researcher for Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors, further honing her expertise in legal research. During her internships, she focused primarily on litigation, refining her skills in legal drafting. Additionally, Farah worked directly with the principal at Jaafar Law Office as a Litigation Paralegal for nearly six months. This role provided her with significant exposure to civil procedure and enhanced her proficiency in legal drafting. 

She has a keen interest in litigation. Her master is Partner Azarith Sofia Aziz.

Fadlin Khabir graduated from University of the West of England, Bristol with an LLB (Hons) in 2023. He has recently passed the Bar Training Course at University of the West of England, Bristol in 2024, where he is has been called as a Barrister of Law of the Lincoln’s Inn. He has learned and trained the UK law ways of litigation, advocacy and court processes where, he had also built proficiency in essential legal tasks, including research, drafting legal opinions, and preparing documents, while acquiring a solid understanding of subjects such as criminal, contract, and tort law.

He was also involved in extracurricular activities, serving as the Vice-Secretary for the Asian Law Students’ Association (INTI Chapter) (2021) at INTI University in Nilai, where he managed documentation, communication, and content creation. He also held the position of Prince Exco in the Student Representative Council (2018) at MRSM Pengkalan Chepa, where he oversaw the welfare of male students and organized events to recognize their achievements. These roles have strengthened his leadership, communication, and organizational skills, making him adaptable to the demands of a pupillage.

He holds a passion for the Energy field, notably renewable energy such as solar and nuclear, and Technology field.

His Master is our Partner, Izzat Asyraf Zamri.

Megan Yap graduated from the University of London with an LL.B (Hons) (Second Class Upper Division) in 2022 and later obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice in 2024.

During her 10-month tenure as a paralegal at Messrs Rosli Dahlan & Saravana Partnership, Megan worked on corporate tax advisory matters and disputes involving income tax, real property gains tax, reinvestment allowance, customs and excise, and matters related to transfer pricing. She assisted in revising and updating chapters in Halsbury’s Laws of Malaysia on tax laws, ensuring accuracy and relevance through meticulous research.

Megan has actively combined her legal acumen with her dedication to public policy and youth advocacy. As a Parliamentary Fellow (Felo Parlimen) in 2021, she worked closely with prominent legislators such as YB Dato’ Sri Reezal Merican and YB Puan Michelle Ng, focusing on leadership, advocacy, and youth mental health policy. As a representative of Kota Melaka (P.138) in Parlimen Wanita Muda 2021, Megan contributed to research on domestic violence and advocated for reforms on suicide laws and mental health treatment in Malaysia under the guidance of Datuk Heng Seai Kie. Her background also includes significant involvement in policy and governance, where she organized Malaysia’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Conference in 2021 and participated as a Sirikandi in Undi18’s policy mentorship program, supported by the Canadian government.

Apart from her legal career, Megan has a keen interest in theology and is working towards obtaining her Certificate in Theology through Equip Gospel Ministries (a distance-learning program with Moore Theological College, Australia). Megan also enjoys exploring different cultures and languages and has acquired basic knowledge of German and American Sign Language.

Her master is our Partner, Abu Daud bin Abd Rahim.

Lim Teng Li graduated from University of Leeds with a Second-Upper LL.B (Hons) degree in 2023. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple and She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from University of Law in 2024.

Prior to commencing her pupillage at Azmi & Associates, she gained diverse legal experience through internships at various law firms. In 2024, She interned at Thomas Philip where where she explored litigation work related to corporate and commercial law.. She was trained with various tasks such as legal research and drafting legal documents. She was also given the opportunity to observe court trials. In 2023, she completed her internship with Tay & Partners, where she was exposed to litigation, corporate, and intellectual property work. She also gained experience in conveyancing, including document review and land title assessments.

She gained valuable insight through mooting during her university days and internships. She also actively participated in various pro bono activities where she was exposed to Employment, Housing and Family Law respectively. She was able to enhance her practical and theoretical knowledge of the law. Additionally, she had the unique opportunity to marshal with judges, including His Honour Sean Enright at Peterborough; His Honour Timothy Smith at Manchester and District Judge Franklin St. Clair Melville Evans at Peterborough, observing criminal and civil trials from the bench.

She has passion in Employment & Industrial Relations as well as Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Pugalanthyi Pillai recently completed his BPTC and master’s degree in Company Law and Compliance, and Corporate Governance in Practice with Distinction in 2024. Prior to this, he graduated from the University of Leeds with an LLB (Hons) in 2023, achieving an upper second-class degree.

In July 2024, he served as a Marshal under His Honour Judge Stephen Brown in Sheffield, where he gained valuable insights into family law. He observed a case involving the application of Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 and had the opportunity to engage in discussions with the judge on its practical implications. Additionally, he completed an internship with Lim Hong Nian & Co in August 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to the preparation of property conveyance documentation and honed his skills in drafting Wills and Trusts.

He demonstrated a well-rounded approach to his academic journey, actively participating in extracurricular and volunteer activities. As a member of the Leeds Sports Society, he engaged in touch rugby and table tennis. He also volunteered to organise the football event during the Leeds Winter Games. Beyond academics and activities, he has a keen interest in non-fiction, particularly finance-related literature.

He has a passion for Corporate and Commercial law. His Master is our Senior Partner, Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali.